Expressionless: meaning, definitions and examples
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expressionless
[ ɪkˈsprɛʃənləs ]
showing no emotion
Expressionless means showing no emotion or feeling, often with a blank or neutral facial expression. It is the state of not displaying any outward signs of emotions, such as happiness, sadness, anger, or surprise.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She stared at him expressionlessly, giving away nothing.
- His expressionless face made it hard to read his true emotions.
- The actress's expressionless performance left the audience puzzled.
Translations
Translations of the word "expressionless" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inexpressivo
🇮🇳 भावहीन
🇩🇪 ausdruckslos
🇮🇩 tanpa ekspresi
🇺🇦 безвиразний
🇵🇱 bez wyrazu
🇯🇵 無表情
🇫🇷 impassible
🇪🇸 sin expresión
🇹🇷 ifadesiz
🇰🇷 무표정한
🇸🇦 بلا تعبير
🇨🇿 bezvýrazný
🇸🇰 bezvýrazný
🇨🇳 无表情
🇸🇮 brezizrazen
🇮🇸 svipbrigðalaus
🇰🇿 салқын
🇬🇪 უცვლელი
🇦🇿 ifadəsiz
🇲🇽 sin expresión
Etymology
The word 'expressionless' originated from the combination of 'expression' and the suffix '-less', which means 'without'. It first appeared in the early 19th century, derived from the concept of lacking expression or emotion in one's demeanor or appearance. Over time, 'expressionless' has become a commonly used term to describe someone who shows no emotion or feeling.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #24,639, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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